Denison Witmer

On 2008’s Carry The Weight, Pennsylvanian crooner Denison Witmer’s acoustic guitar-driven pop tunes are colored in by off-kilter string arrangements and surprisingly ambitious song structures, further evidence of the impact Witmer’s pal and former collaborator Sufjan Stevens has had on his work. Still, Witmer’s real strengths are his own, as his delicately powerful solo performances reliably attest. While the charming orchestration found on both 2005’s Are You A Dreamer? (which features Stevens) and Carry The Weight may not be a part of this live show, Witmer’s soaring voice and shimmering chords should have no trouble standing up on their own.

Updated 09/07/2009